Do not misuse the name of the Lord your God, because the Lord will not leave anyone unpunished who misuses his name.
Deuteronomy 5:11 - Christian Standard Bible Anglicised Do not misuse the name of the Lord your God, because the Lord will not leave anyone unpunished who misuses his name. Tuilleadh leaganachaKing James Version (Oxford) 1769 Thou shalt not take the name of the LORD thy God in vain: for the LORD will not hold him guiltless that taketh his name in vain. Amplified Bible - Classic Edition You shall not take the name of the Lord your God in vain, for the Lord will not hold him guiltless who takes His name in falsehood or without purpose. American Standard Version (1901) Thou shalt not take the name of Jehovah thy God in vain: for Jehovah will not hold him guiltless that taketh his name in vain. Common English Bible Do not use the LORD your God’s name as if it were of no significance; the LORD won’t forgive anyone who uses his name that way. Catholic Public Domain Version You shall not use the name of the Lord your God in vain. For he will not go unpunished who takes up his name over an unimportant matter. Douay-Rheims version of The Bible - 1752 version Thou shalt not take the name of the Lord thy God in vain: for he shall not be unpunished that taketh his name upon a vain thing. |
Do not misuse the name of the Lord your God, because the Lord will not leave anyone unpunished who misuses his name.
then you can swear, ‘As the Lord lives,’ in truth, justice, and righteousness, and then the nations will be blessed by him and will boast in him.
Cursing, lying, murder, stealing, and adultery are rampant; one act of bloodshed follows another.
Do not swear falsely by my name, profaning the name of your God; I am the Lord.
You are to fear the Lord your God and worship him. Remain faithful to him and take oaths in his name.
Fear the Lord your God, worship him, and take your oaths in his name.
Above all, my brothers and sisters, do not swear, either by heaven or by earth or with any other oath. But let your ‘yes’ mean ‘yes,’ and your ‘no’ mean ‘no,’ so that you won’t fall under judgement.